The award was given for a summer program the group ran which taught 15 kids how to recycle bikes, most of them earned a bike for themselves, took trips, and helped sell bikes to sustain themselves. NBRB now has a cadre of knowledgeable students who teach and recruit others. They are clearly enjoying themselves and relish being leaders and self reliant. Anyone who wants to get involved call Ira Perelson at 718 789-1813. Irene
Yes friends, the Montauk Century is scheduled for May 18 of this year. My humble apologies for not updating the 5BBC web page yet.
For those of you unfamiliar with this ride, it is one of the flattest centuries around -- 125 miles from New York to Montauck, Long Island. There are also departures from Queens and from Mineola, Long Island, with slightly different lengths.
5BBC is organizing a series of training rides for those who have never done a century, or are just feeling a little rusty. Sounds like yours truly might even help lead one of the training rides -- God help us all!
This century has no official rest stops since the route takes you through suburban areas where there are plenty of food and water opportunities. The ride DOES have excellent SAG support. Once you arrive in Montauk there are showers and an optional BBQ meal. (If you want to avail yourself of the showers, you can pack a spare bag of clothes and we'll truck it out to Montauk for you so it's waiting when you arrive!)
Transportation home is via charter bus -- some bikes go in the bus, the rest go in a truck that follows the bus back to Manhattan, Queens, or Mineola.
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